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An expert explains the origins of the brush pen and bamboo slips and how the Chinese characters for these items came about.

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Famous guests discuss the wide variety of traditional Chinese bamboo and stringed musical instruments.

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Why do parents these days have their children learn Western instruments instead of traditional Chinese instruments?

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Members of the Dai ethnic group explain the role bamboo plays in their lives as well as courting rituals.

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Let`s talk about the oil-paper umbrellas that originated from Sichuan`s Luzhou city.

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This video explains the origins of the oil-paper umbrella.

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The choice of bamboo is extremely important in the construction of oil-paper umbrellas.

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The oil-paper umbrella is beginning to take shape. Next in the process is preparing the paper.

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This video details the final steps in producing the oil-paper umbrella.

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This video explains the oil in oil-paper umbrellas.

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Why do oil-paper umbrellas from Luzhou have such a great reputation?

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The giving of hongbao, otherwise known as lucky money, is an age-old tradition for the Chinese New Year. Here is a brief introduction to its interesting history and some less traditional ideas of what to send as hongbao!

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In order to appreciate wine, you have to start with the fundamentals. In this video, get a basic introduction to the world of fine wines.

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Before you even take your first sip of a wine, there’s a lot you need to know. From pouring, to swirling, to smelling, this video has it all.

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Just when you think you’re ready to sample a wine, there are a few essentials that you can’t forget. In this video, let Martin the expert fill you in on just exactly what they are.

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Did you know that a bottle of champagne can actually be a lethal weapon? Only if the bottle isn't opened correctly, that is. Watch Martin teach Zorro the basics of opening champagne in this episode of "The Connoisseur."

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Do you know what exactly is inside a bottle of champagne? Where do those gas bubbles come from? Find out in this video!

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Wine and beauty!Watch how Zorro and Martin impress the ladies in this episode!

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